Chicago to Lincoln (MDW–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
472 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 20h ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 53m UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 49m F9Y4 → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m EJALXJWN → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 8h 32m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 59m DLKEVS → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 27m FWKWN → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 55m G4LXJ → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~6h 1m SBEVJAWN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 44m WN → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 46m VJAWN → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
472 mi 1h 37m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LNK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MDW Routes LNK Routes MDW Live Flights LNK Live Flights MDW Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~3h 59m TUL ~4h 27m DEN ~4h 53m TYS ~4h 55m HOU ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
398
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → LNK
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
70%
Return
LNK → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric MDW→LNK ORD→LNK SBN→LNK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 1
Weekly flights – 118 –
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 47m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights · South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lincoln is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 472 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from LNK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to LNK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LNK is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).